Radeon R9 290X vs GeForce GTX 1080

Radeon R9 290X

GeForce GTX 1080

Price
Price not available
Price not available
Value Score
79
38
Video Memory
4 GB
8 GB
Power Consumption
290 W
Efficiency: 13
180 W
Efficiency: 42
MSRP
$549
$599
Released Date
2013
2016
Is Radeon R9 290X better than GeForce GTX 1080?

No, Radeon R9 290X is not better than GeForce GTX 1080 in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. Radeon R9 290X achieved a score of 3991, while GeForce GTX 1080 has managed to get 7570 points in the benchmark.


When it comes to price, Radeon R9 290X is cheaper than GeForce GTX 1080. The price of Radeon R9 290X is $50, while GeForce GTX 1080 costs approx.$199.


Which brings us to the value score. Radeon R9 290X is better than GeForce GTX 1080 in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79, while GeForce GTX 1080 has a value score of 38.


Lastly, Radeon R9 290X is worse than GeForce GTX 1080 in terms of power consumption. Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13, while GeForce GTX 1080 has an efficiency score of 42.